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Trading Isn’t a Game Act

4/17/2024, 11:44 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4685

Bill 117 HR 4685, also known as the Trading Isn't a Game Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address concerns about the impact of online trading platforms on individual investors, particularly in light of recent events such as the GameStop stock surge.

The Trading Isn't a Game Act aims to increase transparency and accountability in the online trading industry by requiring platforms to disclose information about their business practices, fees, and potential conflicts of interest. The bill also seeks to protect investors by prohibiting certain deceptive practices, such as the use of misleading advertising or the manipulation of stock prices.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve investor education and awareness, with the goal of helping individuals make more informed decisions when trading stocks or other securities. This includes requiring platforms to provide educational materials and resources to their users, as well as promoting financial literacy programs in schools and communities. Overall, the Trading Isn't a Game Act is intended to promote fairness and integrity in the online trading industry, and to ensure that individual investors are protected from potential risks and abuses. It remains to be seen how this legislation will be received by Congress and whether it will ultimately be passed into law.

Current Status of Bill HR 4685

Bill HR 4685 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2021. Bill HR 4685 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 26, 2021.  Bill HR 4685's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 165. as of January 20, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4685

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4685

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4685

Trading Isn’t a Game Act
To require the Government Accountability Office to carry out a study on the impact of the gamification, psychological nudges, and other design techniques used by online trading platforms, and for other purposes.
Trading Isn’t a Game Act

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